Originally Posted by J-mega99

I need some help here. I know nothing of house, tribal, progressive, trance......etc.
What exactly sets these djs apart to the point where there could be a number one ranking. I understand all the intricacies of the art but is it really just record selection,...eq manipulation,.......64 bar transitions,.......pace.......mixing technique?
I understand it was a magazine poll..........but how could you have a top 100 and not mention a turntablist anywhere.
Aside from personal style (every dj has a certain style) what's the draw to see a DJ Irene........is it merely the songs she'll be playing?Is there a party atmosphere invovled too, or do you just sit and watch. Do they produce and spin their own stuff?

I mean I know why I'd pay to see a DJ Qbert showcase.....but why a Tiesto? I mean he's the best Dj in the world.....I'm like "the world, damn!".
There's 2 ways to look at this, I'm taking it from a DJ's perspective and I'm just talking about skills period..........not the genre of music being played.